Academic Year Student Research EmploymentStudent and Supervisor Resources

 The following pertains to students participating in research paid from external grants, internal grants, endowed or departmental funds during the academic year. 

FY25 Academic Year Student Employment Rate: $13.00 per hour

Employment Paperwork:

New Gustavus Employee
If a student has not previously been employed by Gustavus the following forms are required and can be found below:

• Academic Year Student Research Agreement 
• Student Direct Deposit Authorization
• I9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) 
• Federal W4 (Employee's Withholding Certificate) 
• MN W4 (Minnesota Employee Withholding Allowance/Exemption Certificate)

Previously Employed Gustavus Student
If a student has been employed by Gustavus the following form is required:

• Academic Year Student Research Agreement 
• Student Direct Deposit Authorization
• MN W4 (Minnesota Employee Withholding Allowance/Exemption Certificate) only if changes have occurred.
• Federal W4 (Employee's Withholding Certificate) only if changes have occurred.

Please return all forms to Sarah Peterson in Research and Sponsored Programs.
By email: speterson@gustavus.edu
By mail: Office of Research and Sponsored Programs

Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Training:
Students working on research projects that are externally funded by a government source (federal, state, or local) are required to complete Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Training online and attend an in-person RCR training (Students must complete the online CITI training before attending the In-Person RCR training). Please visit the Research Ethics page for instructions to complete the training and to schedule an in-person RCR training.